Paid NASA Pathways Student Internship
- Organization: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
- Type: Internship
- Location: United States
- Deadline: September 25, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
NASA's Pathways Internship Program hires US college and certificate students as paid interns who work at NASA centers across multiple semesters until they graduate. It is built as a direct pipeline into NASA: interns who meet the conversion requirements can be moved into a full-time permanent or term job after their degree without applying again. This record covers the Spring 2027 intake, which starts on January 25, 2027. **What you get:** - A paid federal position; starting pay depends on academic hours completed, location and GS grade level - Benefits NASA says can match a permanent employee's, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid leave and holidays - A mentor and an Individual Development Plan setting out your assignments and training - Consideration for a full-time permanent or 1 to 6 year term job at NASA after graduation, with no further job application **What you'll do:** - Work on real engineering, science, safety or business assignments inside an existing NASA team - Alternate periods of work at NASA with periods of study, completing at least 480 hours before you graduate - Choose up to two NASA center locations that are hiring for your position when you apply **Key dates:** - Applications open September 21, 2026 - Applications close September 25, 2026 - Spring 2027 internships begin January 25, 2027 **More information:** - Spring 2027 positions, required majors and center locations are listed on NASA's Spring 2027 Pathways Opportunities page - Applications are made through USAJOBS; the application links are added to NASA's positions page on September 21, 2026 - NASA publishes a Pathways Applicant Guide and a Pathways FAQ
